Rovers FC involved in road accident on the way to league game

By Admin

The team bus of Rovers Football Club has been involved in a serious road accident. The bus was on its way to Lagos for a Nigeria National League fixture against Sporting Lagos.

The bus, which was carrying players, officials, and technical staff, was said to have lost control and tumbled along the highway.

A statement signed by the club management and made available to journalists revealed that several key players sustained injuries in the crash. It added that one player is in critical condition and is currently receiving intensive medical care in a hospital.

“The accident occurred as the team travelled for the scheduled match, and the club remains fully committed to the well-being of our injured players, and we are ensuring they receive the best possible medical attention and support,” the management stated.

The club leadership described the incident as a “painful and distressing moment” for the entire Rovers family but gave no further details on the exact location of the crash or the identities of the injured players.

It, however, appealed to fans and the football community to keep the affected players in their prayers as they continue to receive treatment.

They added that the club is united and hopeful that the players will recover fully while assuring the public that the players’ welfare remains the top priority.